Our Therapists:
Hali Nurnberg, MA, LPC: CEC Executive Director & Therapist
Education: Master’s in International Disaster Psychology, University of Denver and Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC)
Specialties & Techniques: Hali specializes in client-centered, trauma-informed, EMDR, and grief therapy techniques.
Experience: Hali’s clinical experience includes providing individual and group therapy, serving in alternative courts for adolescents with mental health diagnoses, building programs to support communities affected by acts of violence and natural disasters, providing individual and group therapy in the Denver County jail, and providing mental health support in Ghana.
Works With: Adolescents and Adults
Shawn Williamson, MS, LPC: Therapist & Supervisor
Education: Master’s in Mental Health Counseling, University of Phoenix and Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC)
Specialties & Techniques: Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), solution-focused therapy, mindfulness/relation, and Eye Movement Desensitization Reprocessing (EMDR), a technique primarily used with those who have experienced trauma.
Works with: Adults & Adolescents
Elane Johnson-Williams, MA, LPC: Therapist & Supervisor
Education: Master’s in Community Counseling, Adams State University and Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC)
Specialties & Techniques: Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Eye Movement Desensitization Reprocessing (EMDR), play therapy, and brief solution-focused therapy.
Experience: Elane has 30 years of experience in human service work, with five years serving as an elementary school counselor. Her philosophy of counseling is through the alliance of the individual and the therapist; with respect, understanding, and compassion, the two work together to resolve issues and enhance the individual’s journey.
Works with: Adults, Adolescents, Children, & Families.
Lydia Storey-Lopez, MA, LPC, LAC: Therapist
Education: Master’s in Counseling-Clinical Mental Health, Adams State University, Licensed Addiction Counselor (LAC), and Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC)
Specialties & Techniques: Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Motivational Interviewing (MI), Acceptance Commitment Therapy (ACT), and Eye Movement Desensitization & Reprocessing (EMDR).
Experience: Lydia’s clinical expertise includes working at an inpatient psychiatric hospital, crisis counseling, and mental health/substance abuse outpatient therapy. Her philosophy is to assist patients to live to their fullest potential by breaking down barriers and discovering their passions. Lydia is active in the community and loves to take advantage of the beautiful bounty of Western Colorado. Lydia is available for Spanish-speaking individuals.
Works with: Adults
Kimberly Langston, MA, LPCC: Therapist
Education: Master’s in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Colorado Christian University.
Specialties & Techniques: Evidence-based and behavioral orientations like Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT), Acceptance & Commitment Therapy (ACT), Nurtured Heart Parenting, attachment theories, and Polyvagal/neuro-physical methodologies guide her work.
Works with: Children & Adolescents
Lindsey Hodges, MA, LPC: Therapist
Education: Master’s in Counseling with an emphasis in schools at the University of South Dakota and Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC)
Specialties & Techniques: Conflict resolution/problem-solving skills, positive self-talk/self-esteem building, resiliency skills, suicide prevention, healthy decision-making, and strengthening interpersonal communication skills. Open communication that is client-centered and solution-focused.
Works with: Pre-Adolescent, Adolescents, and Young-Adults
Hannah Wilson, LPCC: Therapist
Education: Master’s in Counseling at Northwestern University
Specialties & Techniques: Hannah strives to create a safe, compassionate environment in which clients feel heard and safe to explore all that they feel. She believes that our inner experiences can guide us toward purpose—she hopes to help her clients connect to this inner wisdom and meaning.
Becky Lanier, BA: Intern
Education: BA, MSW Candidate
Specialties & Techniques: Becky is an MSW candidate in Social Work at Colorado Mesa University, training under the supervision of Shawn Williamson, LPC. Becky creates an honest and respectful environment in which clients feel heard and valued. She strives for a safe, judgement-free space where clients can set and reach goals they want to achieve. She would like to work with a variety of clients during her internship.
Jamie Moats, BA: Intern
Education: BA, MSW Candidate
Specialties & Techniques: Jamie is an MSW candidate in Social Work at Colorado Mesa University, under the supervision of Elane Johnson-Williams, LPC. She is purposeful in creating an environment where clients can feel safe to share their experiences and have their thoughts and emotions met with compassion and understanding. She offers tools and resources to help clients create the healthiest path forward into their future.
Priscila Otero, BA: Intern
Education: BA, MA Candidate
Specialties & Techniques: Priscila is an MA candidate in Counseling at Adams State University, training under the supervision of Elane Johnson-Williams, LPC. She is passionate about creating a safe environment for her clients and believes in helping change the world one person at a time, by promoting self-love and growth.
Sarah Muller, BA: Intern
Education: BA, MA Candidate
Specialties & Techniques: Sarah is an MA candidate in Counseling at Colorado Christian University, under the supervision of Shawn Williamson, LPC. Sarah believes that it takes courage to get support for emotional and mental health. She hopes to provide a space for her clients to feel seen and heard. Her aim is to collaborate with her clients into a healing and therapeutic relationship, which gives hope to her clients.
Mary MacDonald, LCSW, LPC
Education: Master’s in Counseling with an emphasis in schools at the University of South Dakota and Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC)
Works with: Pre-Adolescent, Adolescents, and Young-Adults
Julie Mendenhall, MS
Julie holds a Master’s degree in school counseling and has spent many years in the School District. She spent several years with the teen parent program and led both childcare and parenting programs. She has been the director of several childcare centers, and has published two children’s books. She is the mother of three grown children and seven grandchildren.
Our Administrative Staff:
Hali Nurnberg, Executive Director
Colleen Pahl, Administrator
Jim Lauer, Financial Coordinator
Karen Allee, Data Entry Specialist
Nancy Crowell, Communications Coordinator
Charlie Blackmer-Long, Development Coordinator